The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 613 Qingchan's Wish, Earth Dragon's True Blood (Bonus Chapter for 6000 Monthly Tickets)

The dark clouds dispersed, and the bright moon hung high in the sky, its silvery light spilling over Thunder City.

The moon is beautiful tonight.

The wind is also gentle.

Elite guards stood watch in front of the Gu family's residence, while patrol teams circled back and forth, keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings.

In a corner unnoticed by everyone, a figure flashed past and silently emerged from the Gu family's residence.

The black robe billowed, its spirituality isolated, concealing itself in the moonlit night sky.

"Far exceeding expectations!"

Chen Ping'an's face was decaying, his skin was withered, and deep within his murky eyes, there was a barely perceptible hint of joy.

The gains from this trip far exceeded his expectations.

His primary purpose in coming here tonight, and the one he urgently needs to resolve right now, is to obtain the demonic beast blood required for the first refinement of the Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique.

According to his plan, with the Gu family's backing and taking over the Ruyi Treasure Pavilion, Gu Qingchan should possess quite a few rare and precious materials. Trying his luck here wouldn't be a bad idea; even if he didn't get the demon beast blood he wanted, he might still learn some relevant information.

The best-case scenario for this trip is to directly obtain the blood of a monster that meets our expectations.

Secondly, even if we haven't acquired them, we have corresponding strategic reserves that can be retrieved through the channels of Ruyi Baoge.

The second point is that while they did not obtain the expected amount of demonic beast blood, they did receive relevant information.

As for the worst-case scenario, which is also the one Chen Ping'an doesn't want to see, it is that there is neither the expected monster blood nor any usable intelligence.

If that's the case, then it means his trip was in vain. If that's the case, then he can only wait for the upcoming Azure Dragon Grand Ceremony or the top-level auction in Xuanling City.

But the reality was far beyond Chen Ping'an's expectations.

That was his ideal, perfect scenario.

Gu Qingchan not only possessed, but also had blood from a top-tier demon beast that exceeded his expectations.

Earth Dragon Beast, Earth Dragon True Blood!

The Earth Dragon Beast possesses a top-tier demonic beast bloodline within the Earth-grade bloodline. Its bloodline rank is even higher than that of the Xuanjia Earth Dragon.

The Xuanjia Earth Dragon, as a type of earth-grade demon beast bloodline that emphasizes defense while also being capable of offense, is already an extremely powerful one among bloodlines of the same grade.

A fully grown Xuanjia Earth Dragon, with a perfectly round inner core and engraved with a true seal, is unparalleled in the realm of Grandmaster.

Its combat power is close to or even reaches the level of a Grandmaster in the game.

With his extremely powerful physique and extraordinary bloodline, among those in the same realm, perhaps only a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud who has ascended to the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Ranking could possibly suppress him.

And this is merely the most powerful bloodline among the Earth-grade bloodlines, the Xuanjia Earth Dragon.

If we extend this to the Earth Dragon Beast, a top-tier Earth-grade bloodline, its bloodline grade is only one step away from that of a Heaven-grade demon beast bloodline.

With extraordinary bloodline and formidable talent, a fully grown earth dragon beast is an absolute overlord in its realm. Its combat power is unparalleled in the Grandmaster realm and is enough to contend with pseudo-celestial beings.

Some individuals possess extraordinary talents and can even transcend boundaries to attempt to take human form.

Transformed demonic beasts are equivalent to celestial beings of the human race!

The requirements for bloodline quality are extremely high; ordinary bloodline appreciating has no possibility of impacting the transformation.

Those capable of attempting to transform into human form are all top-tier bloodlines among the Earthly Grades. Although the possibility of success is hard to guarantee, the very act of trying represents an extraordinary talent.

What Chen Ping'an obtained from Gu Qingchan was the top-tier bloodline among earth-grade bloodlines: the true blood of the earth dragon beast!

True blood is different from ordinary blood; it contains the purest bloodline of demonic beasts and also contains the wild and domineering mystical bloodline.

Generally speaking, the higher the rank of a demon beast, the larger its size and the more blood it contains. However, the amount of true blood is extremely fixed and quite rare.

One common way to obtain the blood of demonic beasts is through fierce battles, injuring the opponent and collecting their blood using specific methods. Once the demonic beast triggers its bloodline's divine power and erupts, the attackers retreat in time to prevent significant casualties.

This method is especially common in the collection of high-grade monster blood.

In the absence of absolute strength, and without the ability to completely eliminate or even defeat the opponent, this method is undoubtedly the most cost-effective approach.

However, correspondingly, the blood collected in this way is mostly ordinary blood from demonic beasts.

Aside from a few special cases, the only way to collect the true blood of a demon beast is generally to kill it completely.

Therefore, true blood is the most difficult-to-obtain blood of demonic beasts, as it is widely recognized.

This is especially true for high-ranking demonic beasts!

Even if a small amount of true blood is obtained through special means, it is only a few drops, and the supply cannot meet the demand.

The demonic beast blood that Chen Ping'an traded from Gu Qingchan was not only true blood of an earth dragon, but also in large quantities.

Clearly, this is not something that can be obtained under normal circumstances.

When Chen Ping'an asked, Gu Qingchan did not shy away from the topic, mentioning that the ancestor had killed the earth dragon beast and obtained its demon beast core, earth dragon tendons and claws, and other precious materials such as flesh and blood.

These were once kept in the Gu family treasury for the family elders to exchange. This true blood was what she obtained from the family treasury, serving as a strategic reserve of cultivation materials and as a rare resource for bartering.

Chen Ping'an hadn't expected that Gu Qingchan would answer so frankly when he simply asked her a question. Not only did she explain the reason, but she also mentioned that if the senior didn't have enough, he could exchange more at the family treasury.

This behavior was unlike the Gu Qingchan he knew; instead, it seemed more like that of a well-behaved girl.

Especially when combined with the scene, she really does resemble a dutiful daughter who follows Huang Mao, helping him secretly take the family's rare resources and cultivation materials to support his cultivation.

What a mess!

Chen Pingan shook his head, clearing his mind of all the jumbled thoughts.

This is a sincere transaction; it's not some shady business or any kind of deception or trickery. They're completely different things.

He offered the Ruyi Linglong Ring, and Gu Qingchan offered the Earth Dragon's True Blood; it was a fair exchange, with no deception between the young or old.

Thinking of this, Chen Ping'an couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Although the Ruyi Linglong Ring is a divine weapon, in terms of value, it cannot compare to the Earth Dragon True Blood in Gu Qingchan's possession.

Gu Qingchan's true blood from the earth dragon was not only of the highest quality, but also of extremely high quantity.

In terms of value, even if it cannot compare to the top divine weapons, it definitely surpasses the vast majority of powerful divine weapons.

Chen Ping'an offered the Ruyi Linglong Ring in exchange; this was simply bullying.

However, Gu Qingchan herself didn't care much.

When Chen Ping'an mentioned making up the price difference, Gu Qingchan refused.

"This true blood of the earth dragon will be useful to you, senior. Please take it. Qingchan only needs this Ruyi Linglong Ring; that's enough!"

Although Chen Ping'an was not exactly a gentleman, he would never do something as blatant as taking advantage of someone.

Forehead!
The Heavenly Net Saintess doesn't count!

"I have roamed the world for many years and have never liked to take advantage of others. Is Fairy Gu trying to make me go against my conscience? Speak, what do you want?" Chen Ping'an's black robe billowed, his voice was cold and hard, and an aura rippled around him.

His intention was to make Gu Qingchan exchange her money for an equal deal, so that she wouldn't have to suffer a loss out of gratitude.

Unexpectedly, Gu Qingchan's eyes shone with anticipation, and she spoke softly and gently, saying something he hadn't anticipated at all.

"Qingchan has no other desires but hopes that Senior can grant Qingchan a wish. Senior's fame is far-reaching, and you roam the world freely. Qingchan has always admired you. Today, I am able to meet you. What I want is not to ask for any precious treasures, but to use your body to fulfill a wish that I have kept for many years."

Her body was warm and soft, and with each rise and fall of her breasts, a delicate fragrance, like that of osmanthus and orchid, was intoxicating.

Gu Qingchan's body was very soft.

It is soft yet has a slight firmness.

Even as they embraced, Chen Ping'an still felt somewhat dazed.

Isn't this situation developing a bit too quickly?

To be honest, from the very beginning, when Gu Qingchan looked up at him, a fleeting thought flashed through his mind.

Her raised neck was as white as snow, as smooth and warm as jade. Her bright eyes were expectant, her face delicate, as if filled with a desire for something more.

If Chen Ping'an doesn't have any thoughts, then it's all a lie.

At least at that moment, Chen Ping'an's thoughts were real.

However, regardless of the reason, he ultimately gave up that idea.

And now.
The beauty was in his arms, her soft, jade-like body pressed tightly against his chest. Her delicate head rested against his shoulder, radiating an unexpected heat.

Gu Qingchan seemed somewhat infatuated with Chen Ping'an's embrace, nestling herself completely in his arms. Her palace dress trailed on the ground, her pearls and jade pendants cascading down her back. Her rosy cheeks were flushed with intoxication, and her clear eyes were filled with a dreamy, ethereal quality, like whispers under the night sky.

Whether it was because Gu Qingchan appeared exceptionally beautiful at this moment, or because the aftereffects of their soul merging were too great, Chen Ping'an found it difficult to control himself at this moment.

Dual cultivation technique, the Yin-Yang pivot of the Phoenix and the Wind!
He has completed the first stage of this precious martial arts manual. To continue his cultivation, he needs to undergo a yin-yang union. Activate the new stage of cultivation through the cheat code panel.

A female cultivator at the Grandmaster level, Gu Qingchan perfectly fits this condition!

And now, the time is just right!
Some thoughts, once they arise, are like a tsunami, breaking through all barriers and obstacles, making them completely uncontrollable.

Chen Ping'an felt that Gu Qingchan was full of magic at this moment. Her breath was as fragrant as orchids, and her warm breath gently caressed his neck, like a feather tugging at his heartstrings.

His hands unconsciously tightened, holding Gu Qingchan tightly in his arms.

Gu Qingchan seemed to sense something, and murmured as she raised her face, her eyes filled with a dreamy and lingering look.

"senior."

Her voice was delicate and clear, like a tender bud on a branch, fresh and sweet, but at this moment, it was like a fire, completely igniting Chen Ping'an's heart.

At that very moment, Gu Qingchan took the initiative to come forward and offer herself up.

Chen Pingan lowered his head, slowly approached, and kissed her.

Like a flood breaking through a dam, it cannot be stopped.

But if one's mind is resilient enough, even the most raging flood can be kept behind an impenetrable wall.

A long period of time.

Chen Ping'an was startled and opened his eyes, only to see a pair of tightly closed eyes. Gu Qingchan was completely immersed in this endlessly tender experience.

At this moment, the beauty's palace dress was scattered, and her hair was disheveled, as if she had experienced a devastating ordeal.

"Are you serious?!"

With immense perseverance, Chen Ping'an broke free from the beauty's demands.

"Senior." Gu Qingchan opened her eyes, her gaze seemingly unfocused. Within that unfocused gaze lay confusion and bewilderment.

As if drowning, she stared blankly at the senior in front of her, seemingly not understanding why the senior had pushed her away.

"Fairy Gu, stop here after a little taste!" Chen Ping'an's voice was cold and hard, maintaining the demeanor of a powerful figure.

Gu Qingchan opened her beautiful eyes, as if she had just realized what was going on.

Chen Ping'an released his hold on Gu Qingchan and took a step back. Looking at the large expanse of white skin exposed on Gu Qingchan's body, and the scattered ribbons of her palace dress, a hint of unease appeared deep in Chen Ping'an's eyes.

Fortunately, he remained calm, and there was nothing unusual about his appearance.

Gu Qingchan's chest heaved as she looked at the old monster before her with a hint of resentment. One moment she was immersed in endless tenderness, but the next she was jolted awake from that tenderness—how cruel this experience was!

Only those who have experienced it can understand.

"Has Fairy Gu's wish been fulfilled?"

A cold, hard voice rang out. Gu Qingchan gazed at the senior in front of her. The old monster was shrouded in a black robe, seemingly having returned to his previous demeanor.

It was as if all that had happened before—the gentle caresses, the tender affection—was just an illusion.

"Could it be that your heart, senior, is truly as hard as iron?"

Gu Qingchan bit her lower lip lightly, her face filled with sorrow. A few strands of her hair clung to her face, adding to her poignant beauty and making her all the more pitiful.

Regardless of his thoughts, Chen Ping'an remained calm and unmoved.

Without saying much, he gestured with his eyes and prepared to leave.

As soon as Chen Ping'an turned around, Gu Qingchan hugged him tightly.

"Senior, why don't you stay here tonight?" Gu Qingchan wrapped her arms around Chen Ping'an's waist and gently rested her face against his back. Under the dim light, she looked quite charming.

"Senior, please stay, okay?" Gu Qingchan's voice trembled slightly, filled with endless anticipation and longing.

As his thoughts drifted, Chen Ping'an's figure flickered, and he arrived at his own residence from the Gu family's camp. Without attracting anyone's attention, he returned to his bedroom in the main courtyard with remarkable ease.

Chen Ping'an sat down cross-legged and sighed softly.

Gu Qingchan seemed quite different from usual tonight.

Both the fervent demands and the final embrace were unlike anything they had done before.

At least, that's how Chen Ping'an perceived it!

When they met before, the Gu Qingchan in his mind was stunningly beautiful, graceful and elegant, with a cold and ethereal demeanor like a celestial maiden.

But tonight, Gu Qingchan displayed a more feminine demeanor, especially in her final invitation to stay the night, which was incredibly touching and pitiful.

Despite his pity, Chen Ping'an still declined Gu Qingchan's invitation to stay overnight.

He said that he had important matters to attend to and could not stay any longer, then broke free from Gu Qingchan's embrace and left.

Before leaving, Gu Qingchan trembled slightly, like a flower swaying in the autumn wind, and asked him when they could meet again.
Chen Ping'an remained silent and walked outside.

Gu Qingchan wanted to stop her, but ultimately couldn't utter a word. Her hands, as white as jade, fell limply to her sides, leaving behind only a poignant figure like a woman waiting for her husband.

But as soon as they reached outside the palace, a single sentence from Chen Ping'an rekindled the sparkle in her eyes.

"As fate brings us together, as flowers bloom and fade, if we are destined to meet again, we will surely meet once more. If we are fortunate enough to meet again someday, then let us continue the bond we share today!"

"Let's continue our connection today." Inside the room, Chen Ping'an sat cross-legged, his eyes gleaming.

To be honest, when their lips touched and their tongues sang like a nimble deer, he did temporarily lose his mind, as if his heart had been set ablaze.

Otherwise, Gu Qingchan's gorgeous palace dress should have been on her body completely intact, instead of being like before.

Things like untying the ribbons and scattering the palace dress were all his doing. The same applies to the later act of lifting her to a higher place.

Given his previous strength, he could leave any kind of mark on it.

He was indeed moved when they embraced.

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Chen Ping'an finally stopped, overcoming his own desires with immense willpower and determination.

This situation is not because Chen Ping'an is some kind of saint who can turn a blind eye to numerous temptations.

They even missed a great opportunity that could have satisfied their own desires and activated the dual cultivation technique.

The reason he stopped everything before with unimaginable perseverance was that...

All of this stems from the fact that the black iron mask on his face has not yet been fully refined!

Even though the Black Profound Iron Mask was only initially refined, it still possessed remarkable concealment capabilities. Even when facing Gu Qingchan, a Grandmaster of the Five Patterns who had cultivated top-tier divine skills, it provided excellent concealment.

However, while the cover-up may be effective, it is based on certain premises!

In ordinary conversations, even close-range sensing, Chen Ping'an, with his martial arts foundation and the help of the Black Xuan Iron Mask after its initial refinement, was confident that he could deceive Gu Qingchan's eyes.

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If we go a step further on this basis, such as the union of yin and yang, the unity of spirit and flesh, or even the fusion of soul and spirit, and the dual cultivation of nature and spirit.

Chen Ping'an had absolutely no confidence in this.

If that's the case, his identity is exposed!
Gu Qingchan then realized that Night Owl was actually Mang Dao, and Mang Dao was Night Owl!

At that time, not only will his identity be exposed and he will completely lose his disguise, but it may also bring a series of adverse effects.

This is something he absolutely cannot accept.

His identity as a alias is his biggest secret, besides the Golden Finger panel, and this is something he cannot afford to lose.

Although the Holy Maiden of Tianluo already knew his identity, the shared damage mechanism allowed her to restrain him to some extent. The Holy Maiden of Tianluo wouldn't be foolish enough to expose her weakness.

With this vulnerability in place, Chen Ping'an was relatively at ease with the Heavenly Net Saintess.

But Gu Qingchan might not be so lucky.

He trusted Gu Qingchan, but clearly not completely. Without a shared interest, there are many things he couldn't gamble on!

Even with shared interests, a relationship cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure without emotional connection.

There was nothing he could do about Tianluo Saintess, but with Gu Qingchan, he could completely avoid it.

This is the biggest reason why Chen Ping'an broke free from the shackles of lust with great perseverance!
He had already devised a plan to conceal his identity before setting off.

He even left a trace of his aura on Gu Qingchan's treasure pouch containing five hundred yuan crystals. This trace of aura was intentional on his part, serving as a smokescreen to confuse her.

This trace of aura was simulated by him using the Black Profound Iron Mask, modeled after the Seven Absolutes Elder, and aided by the Seven Absolutes Divine Art. Because the Black Profound Iron Mask was not yet fully refined, and because he was worried that too much aura would create flaws, as well as other considerations in his mind, this simulated aura was only a trace, far from reaching even one-tenth of a true aura.

If Gu Qingchan were to investigate, this trace of aura could be of great use!
Chen Ping'an made this design out of necessity.

If it weren't for the demon beast's blood, he wouldn't have wanted to show up in Thunder City to meet Gu Qingchan.

After all, the scene where he appeared with the black-robed monster was just too coincidental.

The black-robed monster first appeared when the demons of Sanqi Mountain besieged him. At that time, he happened to be in Sanqi Mountain, and he was the only person in the cave besides Gu Qingchan.

Not only that, but when he was in Canglong Prefecture City, it was also the time when the Black-Robed Old Monster appeared in Canglong Prefecture City.

In the previous battle in Long'an, he was in Long'an, and the Black-Robed Old Monster also appeared in Long'an!
Now, he is in Leiming, and the black-robed monster has just appeared.

Despite the time difference, after analyzing various factors, this matter seems rather strange and illogical no matter how you look at it.

This is far too much of a coincidence.

Although they had the advantage of cultivation as a cover, too many coincidences would eventually expose them.

Based on this, Chen Ping'an made this design.

Even if he were to be exposed in the future, he had prepared a plan to deal with it.

Furthermore, in order to prevent Gu Qingchan from realizing that he had done it intentionally, he did this very discreetly.

Normally, there would be no suspicion at all.

With this guarantee, you can avoid a lot of trouble.

Furthermore, he still doesn't understand what Gu Qingchan's motives are.
This is one of the reasons why he has considerable reservations.

Gu Qingchan is of noble birth and her cultivation progresses by leaps and bounds. She is on track to become a Celestial Empress. If she wanted to find a Daoist partner, what kind of partner couldn't she find?

With her talent, if she were to put her mind to it, even celestial beings would be moved!
What reason could you possibly have to seek him out?
Still so impatient!
Even if he manages to break free in the end, I'm willing to swallow my pride and ask him to stay the night!
There were too many inexplicable things involved, which made Chen Ping'an hesitant and filled him with unspoken doubts.

Could it be that he truly wants to repay this debt of gratitude with his life?
The thought flashed through Chen Ping'an's mind and quickly disappeared.

None of the people he's been in contact with, whether it's Gu Qingcheng or Qu Feiyan, are easy to deal with!
There's a lot of noise and confusion, and no one knows what they're plotting.

However, even so, when parting, Chen Ping'an still thought of the dual cultivation technique, the Yin-Yang Pivot of the Phoenix and the Wind, and left behind this sentence at the end.

If we are destined to meet again, then let us continue our bond from today!
This statement is open to both advancing and retreating, leaving room for maneuver; it all depends on how Gu Qingchan interprets it.

In the future, if there are no other options regarding cultivation techniques, perhaps Gu Qingchan will...
Chen Ping'an's eyes flickered, and he stopped thinking about it.

The True Skill Scroll can wait.

Now that we have the true blood of the earth dragon, our top priority is to comprehend and cultivate the Azure Yang Blood Refining Method.

The amount of true earth dragon blood he obtained from Gu Qingchan was considerable; it should be enough for him to cultivate for quite some time.

With this in mind, Chen Ping'an stopped thinking about it.

hum~
In a flash of inspiration, a book made of animal hide appeared in his hand.

The book cover is dark blue with blood-red patterns that crisscross like ancient characters.

"Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique!"

(End of this chapter)